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Trudi W

Canvey Island, United Kingdom

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“Amazing!”

Reviewed 15 June 2014
for a stay in June 2013

Getting excited about returning here again this year this time next week we will be in the farm house x stunning beautiful properties , we had already decided on day 2 last year we would be back this year and we can't wait x Carl the owner is great makes you feel at home in seconds , they really have thought about everything you could possibly need , hoping to visit again in sept too , see you Friday Carl x

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Liked best:Everything

Liked least:Nothing

Travelling group:Large Group

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Management Response

23 Jun 2014

Thank you so much! Always lovely to see you guys chilling out whilst I do all the work. But then I guess that's the deal! :-) x

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I have been meaning to write this review since my now husband, our beautiful Labrador and I stayed in The Granary Barn on the lead up to our Suffolk wedding in August 2013. We have since stayed in The Stour Barn over Valentines weekend this year and both times I can hand on heart say it was perfect. The barns and gardens are beautifully presented - very stylish and luxurious - and like a home from home, you couldn't want for more!! Carl is a great host, always on hand if needed and offers a lovely personal welcome. Pepper our Lab is very happy here as it is truly doggie friendly!I am biased as my family live in Suffolk but Woodfarm Barns are in a particularly pretty area and there is plenty to do...that's if you want to leave your beautifully cosy barn that is! Carl has gone above and beyond to make our visits special and we will certainly be returning, even though we have family just down the road! The only addition I would make is a great pub within walking distance....Carl maybe this could be your next project!?!

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Liked best:Total relaxation and luxury.

Liked least:Having to leave.

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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Management Response

2 May 2014

Thanks guys! It's really touching to know you love it so much here, it's always great to see you both. And Pepper! The pub, yes great idea. I could do that instead of sleeping! See you soon :-) xx

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Woodfarm Barns is situated down a little country lane, seemingly miles from anywhere but very accessible to many wonderful places. It's pretty, tranquil and perfect for all ages and all occasions; family groups, romantic weekends, getting away from it all with friends or simply just because you feel like it! I stayed in Alde Barn and upon arrival you're welcomed by Carl who is warm, friendly and the perfect host. The cottage's cute kitchen is the first thing you see through the stable door; very well equiped, perfect for cooking anything from a snack or a three course meal! The breakfast basket was fab; bread, eggs, butter, milk, cookies, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms. How perfect! The shower was lovely, big and powerful; the log burner made the cottage even cosier; the bed was comfy and warm. It's a real home from home and you immediately feel the love of Alde Barn and all it has to offer. The 'Shed' is a great idea;full of dvds, books, games, maps and information, bikes to borrow to explore the pretty country lanes and even clean towels to borrow to wipe your dogs' muddy paws! Carl really encourages visitors to bring their dogs and although I didn't bring mine on this occasion, she'd have loved it! There's even a kitchen herb garden for all the residents to enjoy and a lovely communal sitting area by the pond to sit and enjoy a glass of wine whilst your supper cooks. I'll definitely be returning to this lovely place; thank you Carl for creating a wonderful place to stay.

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Liked best:everything!

Liked least:nothing!

Travelling group:Friends

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Management Response

25 Apr 2014

Thank you so much for this, very kind of you to say!

I always appreciate it when guests go out of their way to praise us :-)

Look forward to seeing you again soon

Carl x

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Just got come after a long weekend here with my husband and two dogs and cannot give Carl high enough recommendation for how highly amazing this place is. Stunningly decorated, every single thing you could ask for even more has been thought of here. It's so rare to find somewhere so beautiful and immaculate especially not that allows you to bring your dogs and even they get treated when they arrive. Already looking at when we can come again as this is a special find!

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Liked best:All of it

Liked least:that we couldnr stay longer

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Management Response

2 May 2014

Wow! What can I say? Thank you so much. It's nice to know our hard work is appreciated! Thank you so much again, look forward to seeing you soon I hope x

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What can I say about this wonderful converted barn called the Granary Barn it was obliviously converted with lots of hard work and love, because as soon as you walk in it gives you a hug (this is the only way I can describe it) warm,friendly and cosy. We had 5 nights and 4 days at this wonderful place in March, We took our dog Penny with us as all the barn's are dog friendly which is great, I took loads of stuff with me like Kitchen Roll, foil, washing up liq etc but I didn't have to worry everything was there for you which was great, the breakfast basket was amazing fresh eggs,mushrooms, milk, butter, bread and of course FRESH bacon (non of this pre packed stuff) Carl is a wonderful host he is always there within minutes if you need him, but will not intrude on your privacy, Carl is lovely and i felt as if I had known him for ages and this was the fist time I had met him, I could go on about how relaxing this place is but I would bore everyone to tears BUT if you need a weekend away to relax or a few more days to explore the Suffolk/Norfolk coast this is the ideal place to go, We went out every day to walk penny Southwould, Dunwich etc but it was just so good to get a hug when you came back to the Granary and to spend a cosy evening with the ones you love, THANK YOU Carl xxx we are coming back in September Gill, Jim & Penny Sadler

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Liked best:Just everything I felt so relaxed as soon as I got there

Liked least:The shower !!!!only because we have a big shower at home and this was very small but we managed

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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Management Response

14 Apr 2014

Wow, thank you sooooo much both of you! Every time I start flagging and wonder if it's all worthwhile, I get feedback like this and realise that the hard work is paying off! Look forward to seeing you all in September :-) xx

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